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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 428.91 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 428.91 and 170.93 is: 235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 428.91 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/428.91 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 428.91 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 73,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,311.44/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.87

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